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Purple and pink balloons for Jodi’s sad farewell

Sad - the procession to the crematorium for the funeral of Jodi

10:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

FRIENDS and relatives turned out in droves to bid a sad farewell to a Colchester girl who died from a rare bone marrow disorder.

U's number one fan has season ticket number one, too!

Tom Haley proudly shows off his new season ticket

9:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

THE keen Colchester United fan who bought the first season ticket for the U’s next campaign is urging the town to get behind the club.

Bob rules out debate with political rivals

9:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

COLCHESTER’S MP has refused to take part in a public debate with political rivals until an election is called.

Councillor needs training

8:30pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A COUNCILLOR has been told he needs more training after a complaint he had a prejudicial interest in a controversial planning application next to his home.

‘Football pitch must remain in local use’

8:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

POLITICIANS have waded into the row over Wivenhoe Town Football Club’s ground.

‘8,000 soldiers facing mental health trouble’

8:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

AN MP has warned that tens of thousands of British soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are likely to suffer from mental illness in the future.

Gangs and drug barons targeted in clampdown

6:10pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

ORGANISED gangs harming communities and dealing drugs will be targeted by police under new plans announced by the Chief Constable.

Donkeys won’t be returning to resort’s beach

6:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

DONKEY rides will not be on offer at Clacton this summer.

Decision on Philip Morant access road delayed

5:50pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

D-DAY on an access road key to a £130 million investment in Colchester’s schools has been delayed after residents’ views were lost.

UPDATED: Missing boys found safe and well

5:20pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

TWO young boys who went missing in Colchester have been found safe and well.

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I totally agree with Simon's assessment of this situation. I was one of the marine mammal medics involved in this operation, we had recieved a number of calls from concerned public about this animal. Seals can live with a burden of parasites, usually lungworm, until the effects become too much for them. The seal at the moment however seems very feisty, which is a good thing. I'd like to thank Essex marine police for their help and assistance, they were great. − Sealherder, Leigh on Sea

Seal health check fails and succeeds at the same time »

As a Southminster resident, I am equally concerned by the councillor's words. No consideration appears to have been given to the number of accidents that have already occurred. The increase to the speed limit can only increase the risks of further accidents, as more drivers realise that they can legally drive at a higher speed. − bayhouse, Southminster

Lives put at risk by Southminster speed limit »

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